James and April have sex four times a week and he even takes her out for burger dates

He said: “The sexual aspect of doll ownership is a very small part of it, what you find more pleasure from in the long run is looking after them, dressing them, putting on their make-up and interacting with them.

“I feel deeply for her, more deeply than I had ever imagined.”

The pair frequently go on dates for burgers and surprisingly James said that not many people clock that she isn’t breathing.